Does anyone think it worthwhile to subscribe to one of the dharma magazines out there: Tricycle, Shambhala Sun or Buddadharma?
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Does anyone think it worthwhile to subscribe to one of the dharma magazines out there: Tricycle, Shambhala Sun or Buddadharma?
My wife and I enjoy Mountain Record. We used to subscribe to Tricycle but somehow just lost interest in it.
Gassho,
Shawn
I still appreciate Buddhadharma, as always some worthwhile teaching or book review or insight on the many flavors and changes in Buddhist practice in there (especially as it is developing in the west), always something in there. It is good to hear how Buddhism is practiced by a variety of teachers in other traditions too, and that is a good source.Quote:
Originally Posted by kirkmc
The other two can be a bit fluffy at times, but they do have something good too.
As long as one can see through and shining through the words, then words themselves are not the problem. We are a "way beyond words and letters", but that does not mean we do without all "words and letters".
Gassho, J
Whenever I check out Tricycle, this is the impression I get: It's for skinny white, vegetarian hipsters who live in California.
:mrgreen:
As someone who has never been skinny, I always feel suspicious when I go to place, and everyone is these Skinny hipsters wearing turtle necks.
I tried to go to a few Evangelical mega Churches in the last few years - and it was just that!
:D
And yeah, the articles are very fluffy or overly academic.
Yea, I read Tricycle some years ago, and it was a bit fluffy. Or, more exactly, superficial, for those "supermarket spirituality searchers." I haven't seen it since. They do, however, have a subscription with PDFs, which is both cheaper and more tree-friendly.
I didn't know Shambhala Sun had articles. I thought it was just a collection of Pema Chodron ads. haahahah
I did read one of the ZMM's Mountain Records and it's really cool. I like the layout of it.
Hi All,
Don't forget Jundo Sensei has an article due out sometime soon in the Shambhala Sun! Might be worth the subscription just for the article on Treeleaf in my opinion!
Gassho,
John
No... forgive the expression, but to me these are just "dharma porn." Flashy, full of ads... consumption Buddhism. Yes, I've come across some good articles, but to me they're mostly..bleh.
Mountain Record is OK, definitely not as commerical. But just wait until you get their 2011 Full Color Catalog of Essential Buddhist Trinkets and Stuff-You-Need[TM]!!!!
Maybe skim through them in a bookstore, but I wouldn't spend money on them. Better to save money and just sit more.
-Matt
Wouldn't it be fun if Treeleaf had its own magazine or newsletter that everyone can take turns contributing to? :D That way we can take the teachings with us and share with others along with the use of the computer.
Jodi
True dat, but they have an awesome, wooden sculpture of Bodhidharma!Quote:
Originally Posted by Matto
:lol: _/_Quote:
Risho wrote:
True dat, but they have an awesome, wooden sculpture of Bodhidharma!
I just went to look at it, and it is, indeed, quite nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Risho
http://www.dharma.net/monstore/product_ ... 97pmo5vin2
I'd love to have something like that.
The wooden Buddha is nice too:
http://www.dharma.net/monstore/product_ ... 97pmo5vin2
Actually, they turned down the article. It was about this place and our experience here, posted awhile back. You can read it here ...Quote:
Originally Posted by JRBrisson
THE WORLD IS VIRTUAL, THIS SANGHA IS REAL
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3343
Hmmm, perhaps you are describing the role of this Forum, Jodi.Quote:
Originally Posted by jodi_heisz
Gassho, Jundo
Newsletters are kind of a thing of the past.
Blogs are much better. :D
While I run a number of blogs, I have to disagree. Blogs are for rapid communication, newsletters are more thought out. Newsletters are also a more solid record than blogs, which are, by their very nature, ephemeral (as are all things, of course...). I also create newsletters for some of my clients, and they are a good way to consolidate information. They also represent editorial choice, something that is less prominent on blogs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tree
Just sayin'... my 2 cents as a freelance writer.
I'd say the editorial choice thing sorta just depends on the blog. I've seen blogs with better standards than much print and I've seen all-over-the-place unfocused, irrational blogs.Quote:
Originally Posted by kirkmc
Usually though, the advertising is less prominent on blogs and is more easily blocked - at least if it's Flash.
That's Kind of a bummer. Anyway, it's a great article and we have a copy of it here so it's all good :)Quote:
Jundo wrote:
Actually, they turned down the article.
Gassho,
John
I think most of these magazines are a very good starting place for beginners and the Buddha-curious, but after a while it's best to move on.
Actually my favorite "Buddhist" magazine is Family Handyman. It teaches you a lot about taking care of your home and using your tools properly and with attention and skill. :wink:
Gassho
Jennifer